Palest Soft Cerulean is a very light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #D6E5F5, which equals rgb(214, 229, 245) in RGB and hsl(211, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C13 M7 Y0 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D6E5F5 - RGB
214, 229, 245 - HSL
211°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
13, 7, 0, 4 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft Cerulean
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 16.39:1. Its complementary color is #F5E6D6.
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Palest Soft Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #D6E5F5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 229, 245) |
| HSL | hsl(211, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 211°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 13%, 7%, 0%, 4% |
| Decimal | 14083573 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8FBFD - 100
#F1F6FC - 200
#EBF2FA - 300
#E4EEF8 - 400
#DDE9F7 - 500
#D6E5F5 - 600
#B2BFCC - 700
#8F99A3 - 800
#6B737B - 900
#474C52 - 950
#242629
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Cerulean
- Complementary
#F5E6D6≈ Palest Soft Tangerine - Analogous −30°
#D6F5F5≈ Palest Soft Teal - Analogous +30°
#D6D6F5≈ Palest Soft Ultramarine - Triadic +120°
#F5D6E5≈ Palest Soft Blush - Triadic +240°
#E5F5D6≈ Palest Soft Apple - Split 150°
#F5D6D6≈ Palest Soft Cardinal - Split 210°
#F5F5D6≈ Palest Soft Citron
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Cerulean | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Cerulean | Aa | 16.39:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Cerulean
background-color: #D6E5F5;color: #D6E5F5;background-color: rgb(214, 229, 245);background-color: hsl(211, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-cerulean: #D6E5F5; }class="bg-[#D6E5F5]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Cerulean
- Palest Soft Cornflower
#D6E2F5 - Palest Soft Azure
#D6E9F5 - Palest Bright Cerulean
#D1E5FA - Palest Muted Cerulean
#DBE6F0 - Palest Muted Cornflower
#DBE3F0 - Palest Soft Sapphire
#D6DFF5 - Palest Muted Azure
#DBE8F0 - Palest Bright Cornflower
#D1E1FA - Palest Muted Sapphire
#DBE1F0 - Palest Soft Capri
#D6ECF5 - Palest Muted Capri
#DBEAF0 - Palest Bright Azure
#D1EAFA
More blue shades
- Medium Dark Soft Cerulean
#2B6BAB - Soft Cerulean
#337FCC - Medium Light Soft Cerulean
#5494D4 - Light Soft Cerulean
#74A8DC - Pale Soft Cerulean
#95BDE4 - Very Pale Soft Cerulean
#B6D1ED - Darkest Muted Cerulean
#0F1924 - Very Dark Muted Cerulean
#1C2E40 - Dark Muted Cerulean
#28425D - Deep Muted Cerulean
#345779 - Medium Dark Muted Cerulean
#406B96
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Cerulean?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Cerulean is #D6E5F5.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Cerulean?
Palest Soft Cerulean has an RGB value of 214, 229, 245 (rgb(214, 229, 245)). In HSL it is 211°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Cerulean?
Use black text on Palest Soft Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 and black text has 16.39:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Cerulean?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Cerulean is #F5E6D6. Analogous colors #D6F5F5 and #D6D6F5 also pair well.